UK will bolster troops in Norway to counter Russian threat

"PA Media The UK government has pledged to increase its military presence in Norway over the next three years, as part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the region. Defence Secretary John Healey said the number of British troops stationed in Norway will increase from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel. According to Healey, Moscow is "rapidly re-establishing military presence in the region, including reopening old Cold War bases". His concern is echoed across Europe."

"Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, the continent has seen an increase in Kremlin aggression. "Demands on defence are rising and Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security that we have seen since the Cold War," Healey said. The High North includes the Arctic circle and areas adjacent to it, it is a term used to describe the northernmost part of the globe."

The UK will increase its military presence in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel over the next three years to counter Russian activity in the region. Moscow is rapidly re-establishing military presence, including reopening old Cold War bases. Kremlin aggression across Europe has risen since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, increasing demands on defence. Russia now poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security since the Cold War. The High North includes the Arctic Circle and adjacent northern areas. The Arctic Sentry mission aims to bolster surveillance and security, and NATO exercises will train forces in extreme Arctic conditions.

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